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Salmonella osteitis and septic arthritis |
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| Authors: | S Govender P R Chotai |
| Affiliation: | University of Natal, Republic of South Africa. |
| Abstract: | We reviewed 16 patients with salmonella osteitis or septic arthritis. All patients were immunologically normal and none had a history of typhoid fever. We discuss the importance of obtaining a bacteriological diagnosis and provide guidelines on the duration of antibiotic treatment. |
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